ISO-9001:2000 certified EE300 Series Electromechanical Inventory Level Measuring System Aplus Finetek Sensor, Inc.
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION OPERATING PRINCIPLE The EE300 series level measuring system is a flexible inventory system that can consist of the EE300 sensor(s) only or it can include the remote control unit (RCU) or MMS materials management system PC-based software (consult with Aplus Finetek Sensor for availability). The EE300 is a third generation weight & cable inventory level measuring sensor consisting of a sensing weight, heavy duty stainless steel cable, distance measuring component, position detection sensor and electronics (includes firmware). The EE300 detects the sensing weight status and measures the empty space distance within the vessel during a measuring cycle. Upon the initiation of a measurement the sensing weight and cable system is lowered into the vessel until the sensing weight contacts the material surface, which is detected by the position sensing system, then the sensing weight and cable system is raised and returned to the starting socketed position. Distance measuring and position sensing systems use state-of-the-art solidstate Hall-effect and reed switch sensors. When the measuring cycle is completed all outputs and data are updated. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FEATURES Ÿ Universal 88-264VAC power supply. Ÿ Multiple output including MODBUS RS485 serial link, 4-20mA analog, pulse and relays. Ÿ Not affected by environmental characteristics including sound, dust, material dielectric or temperature shifts. Ÿ Maximum measuring range of 98.4ft (30m) Ÿ High and Low material level relay outputs Ÿ Self-diagnostic system can detect sensor error conditions if they exist Ÿ Four measurement start modes including Manual, Automatic, SmartStart and External Triggered Ÿ Auto return system allows sensing weight/cable system to return to starting socketed position if programmed maximum measuring range is reached. Ÿ Sensor lockout input for protection against measuring during vessel filling. Ÿ Variety of sensing weights available INDUSTRY USE Ÿ Plastic Processing Ÿ Concrete Production Ÿ Cement Ÿ Agriculture Ÿ Feed & Grain Processing Ÿ Food Ÿ Pharmaceutical Ÿ Chemical Ÿ Water/Wastewater Internet Data Center RS485 TCP/IP Data Center 1
STRUCTURE Measuring Pulley Control Board Internal Earth Ground Connection Aluminum Enclosure Cable Receiving Pulley Heater External Earth Ground Connection M25 X P1.5 Cable Glands Wiper/ Brush Enclosure Pipe Motor 1/4" NPT Air Purge Connection Aluminum Base Cable Wiper/ Brush Assembly Front View (electronic compartment) Back View (mechanical compartment) 2
SPECIFICATIONS 10.43" (265) 7.48" (190) Inch (mm) Inch (mm) 12.80" (325) 12.80" (325) 8.74" (222) 0.57" (14.5) 3.76" (95.5) Dimensions 7.08" (180) 3.94" (100) 15.75" (400) 3.94" (100) 5.75" (146) 0.57" (14.5) 1.92" (48.75) 2.16" (55) 1.44" (36.5) 2.16" (54.75) 0.94" (24) 1.57" (40) Type Ambient temp. Storage temp. Process temp. Relative humidity Pressure Analog output Measuring range Serial link Measuring speed Relay outputs Measuring modes Housing material Protection Connection Conduit entrance Supply voltage Display Status indication Measuring cable Sensing weights EE300-40⁰F~140⁰F (-40⁰C~60⁰C) with heater -31⁰F~140⁰F (-35⁰C~60⁰C) without heater -31⁰F~140⁰F (-35⁰C~60⁰C) -31⁰F~176⁰F (-35⁰C~80⁰C) 20%-80% RH non-condensing 17.4psi (1.2bar) 0/4~20mA 98.4' (30m) MODBUS RS485 9 /s (0.23m/s) Two (2) SPDT, One (1) SPST 5A @ 250VAC Auto/Manual/Smart/External Diecast aluminum (powder coated) NEMA 4X / IP66 Flange Two (2) Cable Glands 88-264Vac, 50/60Hz LCM (Graphic, 128x64 dot matrix) Lock, Hi, Lo, Auto, Run, Burried, Break, Power 1/16 Dia. 304SS Nylon Jacketed Standard Aluminum, Umbrella (SS), Auto-Falloff (Plastic), Standard SS, Ball Float (SS) RCU -40⁰F~185⁰F (-40⁰C~85⁰C) -40⁰F~185⁰F (-40⁰C~85⁰C) -40⁰F~221⁰F (-40⁰C~105⁰C) 20%-80% RH non-condensing Two (2) MODBUS RS485 One (1) SPDT 3A @ 250VAC Polypropylene NEMA 4 / IP65 Two (2) Cable Glands 20-250VAC/VDC, 50/60Hz LCM Master, Slave, ZigBee, Measure, Alarm Air Purge 1/4 NPT 3
TERMIL WIRING DIAGRAM/ DESCRIPTION OF PANEL TERMIL WIRING DIAGRAM DC Pulse Analog Output AC Pulse 0/4~20mA NPN PNP Relay Sensor Stauts Low alarm Buried Break Lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 GND +24V 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Power Switch OFF ON 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 N L TR+ TR- MODBUS Start Contact Sensor Lock-out 0V RST Pulse Reset High alarm Power Supply 100~240Vac PANEL DIAGRAM C23 JP1 LOCK HI LOW AUTO RUN BURIED BREAK POWER +24V RC1 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED7 LED6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GND 1 SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1 EE300 Sounding JPW3 AC100~240V 50 / 60Hz Level Measuring System UP LEFT ENT RUN 13 12 11 10 JPW4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 J2 9 10 11 12 13 OFF TN1 14 ON M+ M- J4 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 J3 22 23 24 25 26 N L 15 JPW1 1 LCD display, main display for access to view parameters, read data and error messages. 2 LOCK indicator, LED illuminates when sensor lockout is engaged to prevent sensor operation. 3 HI level indicator, LED illuminates when material level exceeds the HI level threshold. 4 LOW level indicator, LED illuminates when material level is below the LOW level threshold. 5 AUTO indicator, LED illuminates when EE300 is set for AUTO measuring mode. 6 RUN indicator, LED illuminates when EE300 measurement cycle is in process. 7 BURIED indicator, LED blinks on/off in 1s cycle when BURRIED sensing weight is diagnosed. 8 BREAK indicator, LED blinks on/off in 2s cycle when cable BREAK is detected. 9 POWER indicator, LED illuminates to indicate sensor power is ON. 10 RUN pushbutton key, depressing key starts measurement cycle (LCD must be illuminated) 11 ENT pushbutton key, depress key to move between programming parameters and to confirm a setting. 12 LEFT pushbutton key, shifts decimal place to the left in entering numbers in programming. 13 UP pushbutton key, acts to increase digit number and to escape programming mode. 14 Power Switch, turns sensor power On/Off. 15 Power Connection Terminals N and L, accepts power of 88-264VAC, 50/60Hz. 4
OPERATING GUIDE OPERATING GUIDELINES Ÿ To avoid problematic operation and minimize maintenance requirements please ensure that the sensor lockout is connected properly so that you do not inadvertently begin a measurement while the vessel is filling. Ÿ Do not initiate measurement cycle during vessel filling. Ÿ To avoid problems and minimize maintenance do not initiate measurement in an empty silo when the maximum measuring range is not known and has not been properly set. If this guideline is not followed then sensing weight could fall into discharge opening and damage to sensing weight and other equipment can result. Maximum measuring range MUST be properly set before beginning operation. Ÿ Please consider that there is a minimum 24 (0.6m) dead zone or blind area beneath the sensor mounting flange. Fill Inlet S A Hi alarm h H K Lo high Discharge Outlet Z SETUP GUIDE K Tank Height: Distance from EE300 sensor mounting flange to the tank discharge S Blind Distance: Distance from the sensor mounting flange to the end of the sensing weight Z Safety distance: Distance above the tank discharge to prevent sensing weight from sliding into discharge H Full measuring height: Maximum measuring range from start to end of measuring cycle A Air Zone (dead-band): Distance between sensing weight start point and maximum material level (sensor will not count measurement within this zone) h Effective measuring height: Distance varies based on setting for A (air zone) value, effective measuring height corresponds to analog output signal (0 or 4-20mA) Hi Alarm: Adjustable high alarm point Lo Alarm: Adjustable low alarm point 5
INSTALLATION SENSOR LOCATION Ÿ Location of sensor should be as far away from the fill inlet as possible, at least 48, to prevent possible maintenance problems. Ÿ Location of sensor should be away from any internal obstruction such as cross members, ladder etc. Ÿ Optimal sensor location for center-fill/centerdischarge cylindrical vessels is 1/6 the vessel diameter from the vessel wall. >39" >48" INSTALLATION TIPS Ÿ The EE300 sensor should be installed ensuring that the sensing weight will drop plumb. The sensor flange should be mounted so that it is horizontal and level. This ensures proper movement of sensing weight and cable minimizing wear and reducing or eliminating maintenance requirements. Ÿ Constructing a nozzle on the top of the vessel roof may be required in order to prepare a level flat mounting surface for the EE300 sensor. Ÿ Please make sure the covers to the EE300 sensor compartments are secured properly with the attachment screws so that each compartment is air tight and sealed. WIRING TIPS Ÿ Power wiring and signal wiring should be separated. Do not run these together in the same conduit. Ÿ Ensure a flexible length of wiring inside enclosure between conduit entrances and terminals to avoid pull/drag on the circuit boards. 6
APPLICATION REVIEW Please provide the following information to assist with your ordering 1. Material to be measured: 2. Material type:! powder! granular! large chunk! liquid 3. Particle size: 4. Bulk Density (Specific Gravity if liquid): 5. Operating pressure (internal bin pressure): 6. Operating temperature (internal bin temperature): 7. Ambient temperature limits: 8. Humidty: 9. Supply voltage required: 10. Mounting connection: 11. Local readout (RCU, remote control unit) required:! Yes! No 12. PC software required:! Yes! No 13. Tank height (K): ft 14. Nozzle height (B): ft / inches 15. Measuring range (H): ft B H K 7
ORDER INFORMATION EE300-1- A - Heater 0: None 1: Yes Sensing Weight Type A: Standard (Aluminum) B: Stainless Steel Ball Float (need fluid S.G.) C: Stainless Steel Umbrella D: Plastic Auto-Fall-Off E: Standard Stainless Steel Mounting Connection 00: Standard Flat Flange 01: 7 BCD. Flat Flange* 02: 7 BCD. 5 ⁰ Angle Flange 03: 7 BCD. 10 ⁰ Angle Flange 04: 7 BCD. 30 ⁰ Angle Flange Cable Type 0: Nylon coated stainless steel cable 1: Bare stainless steel cable Cable Length 02: (6.5ft) 2m 03: (9.8ft)3m 04: (13.1ft)4m --- --- 30: (98.5ft) 30m 8
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